Topic
container terminal
Logistics HMM to spend $135M expanding Washington United Terminals at Port of Tacoma
HMM has contracted HD Hyundai Samho to supply four cranes for Washington United Terminals at the Port of Tacoma, replacing two aging quay cranes and adding two new yard cranes. The $135 million expansion will raise annual capacity from 590,000 to 880,000 TEUs, with cranes due in 2028 and full completion expected in 2030.
Logistics DP World plans UAE port and container terminal near Fujairah to bypass Strait of Hormuz: Report
DP World plans to develop a new multipurpose port and container terminal on the UAE's east coast near Fujairah, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The project would lessen reliance on Jebel Ali, which has 19 million TEU annual capacity. The plan is early-stage with financing unresolved, according to a Financial Times report cited by FreightWaves.
Logistics Trade uncertainty leads South Carolina Ports to temporarily shut down Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
South Carolina Ports will temporarily shut down the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston on Aug. 1, consolidating container activity at other Charleston terminals. The decision is driven by an uncertain trade outlook in the second half of 2026 and the need to lower costs, according to SC Ports. The terminal's expansion to full buildout remains underway, but near-term volumes are insufficient to justify continued operations.
Logistics MSC Acquires Majority Stake in Pivdennyi Terminal
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has reportedly acquired a 51% stake in the Transinvestservice Container Terminal in Pivdennyi, Ukraine. This acquisition marks MSC's second terminal asset in the country, potentially revitalizing operations at the port.